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Voting open for Top Adventure Towns contest; three regional places nominated
TRI-CITIES (WJHL) – The Blue Ridge Outdoors team nominated three regional places for its Top Adventure Towns contest. There are four categories: tiny, small, medium and large towns. According to the competition’s official website, “They are mountain biking meccas, whitewater oases, climbing paradises, and hiking dream destinations. Some are long established while others are quickly […]
9/10: Kentland Farm Field Day
On Tuesday, September 10th, Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will host the 2024 Kentland Farm Field Day. This event will highlight current research projects at Kentland Farm as well as focus on livestock and horticulture production. The morning will begin with wagon tours of Kentland Farm and a talk from Virginia Tech’s Dr. Alex White on using smart money management practices during market highs to prepare for market lows.
Family pleads for help as search for missing 15-year-old girl enters fifth week
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The search for 15-year-old Alaina Hendricks has entered its fifth week, leaving her Campbell County family desperate for answers. Hendricks, who was staying at a group home in Henrico, ran away with another girl and no one has reported seeing her since. Her family is growing increasingly concerned as the days go by without any word from her.
Virginia Tech Hokies News: Brent Pry offers injury update, men & women's soccer return to pitch
In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, football coach Brent Pry gives an update on a key football player for the 2024 season, the women's soccer team looks for a third straight win to begin the season and the men's soccer team kicks off their 2024 season tonight. Brent...
'A dream come true:' Lynchburg couple wins St. Jude Dream Home
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — On Wednesday, Holly and Steve Haddox, with their 15-year-old dog Sadie by their side, got the call of a lifetime. They won the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home. "We're all here and we just wanted to congratulate you," ABC13's Danner Evans told Haddox over the...
Volunteers Needed – The Wall That Heals coming to Covington October 3-6, 2024
The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. And honors more than three million Americanss who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War. The wall displays over 58,000 men and women who madethe ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. The Wall That Heals will […] The post Volunteers Needed – The Wall That Heals coming to Covington October 3-6, 2024 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Former Eden teacher charged with indecent liberties with student
EDEN, N.C. — UPDATE: Rockingham County Schools said Jesse Michael Morris, 24, is no longer an employee of the school system. Rockingham County Schools issued a statement following the arrest of a teacher facing indecent liberties charges. In the statement, the district said 24-year-old Jesse Michael Morris is on administrative leave and that it's taking the situation seriously.
Board of Supervisors Agenda for 8/27/2024
The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 2 pm at the Botetourt County Governmental Office at Greenfield located at 57 S. Center Dr., Daleville. NOTE: There are no 6pm public hearings this month. You can find the agenda by visiting the...
WFXR Weather Trivia: Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Are you a weather fan or a meteorological expert? See if you can correctly guess this WFXR Weather Trivia question!. When was the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale developed?. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a one to five...
Parents frustrated with Roanoke City Public Schools bus issues after first week of school
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As the first week of school comes to an end, some Roanoke parents are venting frustrations. WDBJ7 talked to two parents about issues they say they’ve had with school buses. “it feels like you’re battling the people that you’re supposed to be able to trust...
Roanoke community celebrates life of Children’s Miracle Network ‘Champion’ Meg Burrow
ROANOKE, Va. – Smiling through the tears, Macy Ware, Whitney Blaszak and her 9-year-old daughter Taylor Blaszak remember one little girl’s big legacy. “Today is a tough day,” said Ware. “She will really be missed. This is really hard.”. 11-year-old Meg Burrow loved bows, puppies, and...
Groundbreaking for new Eureka Recreation Center in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – The city of Roanoke broke ground today for the Eureka Recreation Center’s $14.4 million redevelopment project. The largest single project investment in the history of Roanoke’s Parks and Recreation Department. Amenities will include an event lawn with an ADA walking path, a new outdoor...
Local Office on Aging gives tips to help seniors protect themselves from cyber scams
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Seniors are often the most vulnerable population to online scams and identity theft. The Local Office on Aging told WDBJ7 the best defense is to be proactive and stay informed on your finances, beware of common scam tactics, and avoid giving personal information to the wrong people.
Here’s what to know before Medicare’s open enrollment periods
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Enrolling in Medicare isn’t just a way to get health care coverage when you turn 65; it’s a major part of ensuring financial security during retirement. Medicare’s annual enrollment period is a time to sign up. or review your plans. It’s also a time...
Back from the Brink: See Virginia’s Restored Elk Herd
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — The restoration of Virginia’s wild elk herd is a success story. Now, you can see that success up close and in person. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) has announced registration for guided elk viewing tours is now open. Those tours will run on Thursdays in September and Tuesdays in […]
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